Opportunity
City of San Diego PlanetBids #10090433-27-O
San Diego Library Security Guard Services Solicitation
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
10090433-27-O
NAICS
561612
The City of San Diego is seeking qualified firms to provide as-needed security guard services for its Library Department across multiple locations. - Government Buyer: - City of San Diego, Purchasing & Contracting Department - Library Department - Compliance Department, Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement - Vendors Mentioned: - Able Patrol and Guard - DEFEND48 - Diadem International Protective Services - GardaWorld Cash - GSA Contract Services - Invicta Security CA Corp dba Allstate Security - ISMG - Lyons Security Service Inc. - Palehorse Protection Services - S1 Eleven Security - Scaife Protection Services - Securitas Security Services USA - SevenOutsource - Treston Security Services - Universal Protection Service LP - Products/Services Requested: - Security guard services (armed and unarmed) for Central Library and branch locations - Central Library Post Commander: 4,160 hours - Central Library Security Supervisor - Unarmed Security Guard: 43,680 hours - Armed Security Guard: 14,560 hours - Armed Mobile Patrol: 2,080 hours - Metal Detector (Stationary Walk-Through): 5 units - Metal Detector (Portable Wand): 10 units - Certification of compliance with the City's Living Wage Ordinance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the City’s Living Wage Ordinance (wage rates, health benefits, leave provisions, anti-retaliation, record access/retention) - Contractors must perform at least 50% of work with their own employees - Services include both armed and unarmed guards, mobile patrol, post commander, and security supervisor roles - Scope allows for adjustment of locations and service hours during contract term - Metal detector equipment and services required - Licensing and operational standards must be met - Proposals submitted electronically via PlanetBids portal; hard copies may be required if electronic signatures are not provided
Description
The City of San Diego, Library Department is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide as-needed security guard services at various City Library locations. The contract includes services such as roving foot patrols, vehicle patrols, stationary guards, Mobile Patrol, Post Commander, and Central Library Security Supervisor, both armed and unarmed. The locations and service hours may be adjusted during the contract term. Proposals must be submitted electronically and may require original hard copies if electronic submissions lack authorized signatures.